🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken

Crispy fried chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic glaze.

⭐ Serves: 3–4

⏱️ Total Time: ~30–40 minutes

📝 Ingredients

For the Crispy Chicken

• 1.5 lbs (700 g) chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 cup cornstarch (or potato starch for extra crispiness)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• Oil for frying

Honey Garlic Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• ⅓ cup honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra stickiness)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice (optional, adds brightness)

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Garnish

• Sesame seeds

• Sliced green onions

🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

1. Pat chicken pieces dry.

2. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Coat chicken pieces evenly and shake off excess.

2️⃣ Fry the Chicken

Option A: Deep Fry (crispiest)

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.

• Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels.

• For extra crispiness, double fry for 1–2 more minutes.

Option B: Air Fryer

• Spray chicken lightly with oil.

• Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 14–16 minutes, shaking halfway.

3️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

1. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).

3. Stir in honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.

4. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.

4️⃣ Combine

• Add crispy chicken to the pan.

• Toss until fully coated in the sticky honey garlic glaze.

5️⃣ Serve

• Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

• Serve over rice, noodles, or with steamed veggies.

🔥 Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken

• Use cornstarch or potato starch, not flour.

• Double fry for restaurant-style crunch.

• Make sure chicken is dry before coating.

• Add a little water to cornstarch to create tiny clumps (Korean-style coating).

😋 Want Variations?

I can give you:

• Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

• Honey Garlic Shrimp

• Spicy Honey Garlic version

• Air Fryer–only version

• Gluten-free version

Just tell me!